(A) Readings. Every ordinance and resolution shall be presented in writing. An ordinance or resolution need not be read in full unless a member of the Council requests such a reading.
(B) Signing and publication proof. Every ordinance and resolution passed by the Council shall be signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Administrator and filed by the City Administrator in the ordinance or resolution book. Proof of publication of every ordinance shall be attached and filed with the ordinance.
(C) Repeals and amendments. Every ordinance or resolution repealing a previous ordinance or resolution or a section or subdivision thereof shall give the number, if any and the title of the ordinance or code number of the ordinance or resolution to be repealed in whole or in part. Each ordinance or resolution amending an existing ordinance or resolution or part thereof shall set forth in full each amended section or subdivision as it will read with the amendment.
(D) Motions, petitions and communications. Every motion shall be stated in full before the presiding officer submits it to a vote and shall be recorded in the minutes. Every petition or other communication addressed to the Council shall be in writing and shall be read in full upon presentation to the Council unless the Council dispenses with the reading. Each petition or other communication shall be recorded with the minutes in City Hall.
(Ord. 2005-165, passed 2-24-2005; Am. Ord. 2016-267, passed 2-11-2016; Am. Ord. 2021-306, passed 10-14-2021)